Uniden SDS100 + FREE Programming + Extras Sale

Short version: If you’re buying a police scanner in 2026, the SDS150 is the smart “buy once” move.

The SDS150 keeps the True I/Q platform that made the SDS100 a legend in simulcast areas, then upgrades the stuff you actually feel every day: built-in GPS, phone control + audio, USB-C, a dock-style charging cradle, & Waterfall upgrade included.

Why that matters: most people don’t quit scanning because the radio can’t decode. They quit because the workflow is annoying (cables, charging, SD card access, tiny-screen navigation, traveling across county lines). The SDS150 is built to remove those friction points.

The SDS150 has 7 practical advantages over the SDS100:

1. Built in GPS (GPS synced time): location based scanning without buying & connecting an external GPS puck. Great for travel, commuting across jurisdictions, & accurate timestamps in recordings/logs.
2. U/AWARE phone control + audio: full remote control on a big touchscreen, plus listen on your phone (& route audio to Bluetooth earbuds or your car via your phone).
3. Charge cradle included: drop it in, walk away. The cradle can also charge a spare battery in the second slot (spare battery sold separately).
4. USB-C charging + programming: one modern cable standard for home, vehicle, power bank, & laptop.
5. Waterfall included: it ships unlocked. On the SDS100, Waterfall is a separate paid upgrade key.
6. Less 'filter fiddling' in messy RF: the SDS150 platform adds RF/IF changes aimed at reducing the need to hunt for the perfect filter setting in interference heavy areas.
7. Side access microSD: faster SD swaps & updates without pulling the battery door off (small thing, big quality-of-life upgrade).

Price reality check: if you’re the type who will add GPS, a better charging workflow, & Waterfall to the SDS100 anyway, you end up close to SDS150 money fast. If you want the full-feature, low-hassle setup, start with the SDS150 & be done.

Both the Uniden SDS100 & SDS150 are premium True I/Q (SDR) handheld scanners designed for modern digital trunking & challenging simulcast environments. Neither scanner can decode encrypted police channels.

Quick decision

Choose the SDS150 if you want:

• The “buy once” flagship with the newest platform & the longest runway
• Built in GPS for true grab & go travel scanning (no puck, no cable)
• Phone/tablet control & audio via the U/AWARE app (big-screen control, easier channel discovery)
• Dock-style charging (cradle included) & USB-C everywhere
• Waterfall included out of the box
• Less tweaking in high-interference, RF-dense metro areas

Choose the SDS100 if you want:

• The lowest upfront price for True I/Q simulcast performance
• You mainly scan one area (home/desk) & you won’t use GPS or app control
• You’re fine with cable charging & mini-USB
• You’d rather add optional upgrades later (GPS, Waterfall, external charger)

Side-by-side comparison

Key differences that actually matter

1) The daily workflow (charging, cables, SD card)

• SDS150: dock it in the cradle, charge it, optionally keep a spare battery topped off, & the SD card is quick-access on the side.
• SDS100: cable charging, no included cradle, SD access requires pulling the battery door.

Zip Scanners’ take: if you’ll actually use your scanner daily or weekly, the SDS150’s workflow is the upgrade that keeps you using it.

2) Phone/tablet control (easier listening)

• SDS150: U/AWARE gives you real control, a big-screen UI, & audio on your phone (then to earbuds or car Bluetooth through the phone).
• SDS100: no official app-based control/audio.

Zip Scanners’ take: this is the difference between “scanner hobby UI” & “modern device UI.” It’s also the cleanest way to listen discreetly in a vehicle or around the house.

3) GPS that you will actually use

• SDS150: built-in GPS means travel scanning is always ready, no accessories, no cable mess.
• SDS100: supports external GPS, but it’s an add-on.

Zip Scanners’ take: built-in GPS changes behavior. People skip external GPS. People use built-in GPS.

4) Waterfall included vs paid add-on

• SDS150: Waterfall is included, ready on day one.
• SDS100: Waterfall requires a separate paid upgrade key.

Zip Scanners’ take: if you like finding activity fast (air, rail, events, unknown freqs), Waterfall stops being “nice to have” & becomes “why didn’t I have this sooner.”

5) RF performance in the real world (simulcast + interference)

• SDS100: proven True I/Q performance in simulcast & weak-signal areas.
• SDS150: Uniden positions the platform for stable decoding in simulcast & high-interference environments, plus early owners report less tweaking & clearer audio in RF-dense areas.

Zip Scanners’ take: both are elite. The SDS150’s edge is “less messing around to get the same or better result.”

6) Price-to-performance (the honest framing)

• SDS150: costs more, but bundles the upgrades most users end up wanting anyway (GPS, dock charging, app control, Waterfall, USB-C, SD access).
• SDS100: best value if you keep it simple & stationary.

Zip Scanners’ take: if you’re already spending $700+ for True I/Q, the SDS150 is the one & done flagship. The SDS100 is the “I know exactly what I’m giving up” option.

This is the one you want—look no further.

If you're buying a gift for your Dad (or Mom) this will get them 100% of what they need... and we'll answer all their tech support questions (so you don't have to).

The Uniden SDS100 is, by far, the top selling scanner since it launched in June 2018.

Deal includes Programming and everything needed for your scanner to work right out of the box.

Read reviews, watch videos, view technical mumbo jumbo here, but the Uniden SDS100 works everywhere & picks up everything possible.

SDS100 includes new, larger battery.

1. Uniden SDS100 Scanner 
2. BOGO (Buy One, Get One) County FREE Programming
3. Lifetime Tech Support
4. Free Shipping
5. Screen Protectors (3 Pack) 
6. Remtronix SMA antenna (920S with o-ring)
7. One Touch Start-Up
8. Desktop Stand

Note: All items must be purchased to get the sale price.

FYI - in addition to all of the above we'll provide lifetime tech support. If you're buying as a gift this means you don't have to provide tech support - that's what we're for!

Programming includes State (State Police, State agencies, etc.) as well as any county of your choosing (Police, Fire & EMS).

Simply enter the name(s) of the county(s) in the "County(s) to Program" text field & our scanner tech will program your scanner accordingly.

Add as many counties as you'd like for an additional fee. 5 counties are the most popular amount, but this varies wildly based on where/how scanner will be used.

We recommend adding as many counties as you might use.

It's easy to "avoid" and "review avoids" individual frequencies. You can turn off favorites lists for counties you're only somewhat interested in, but it's best to err on the side of adding more counties.